Ancient Papyrus Refers to Jesus' Wife

September 18, 2012

A fragment of 4th century papyrus (pictured) written in Coptic contains the phrase "Jesus said to them, 'My wife...' " according to Karen L. King, a historian at Harvard Divinity School, who has published several book about new Gospel discoveries. The small papyrus also makes reference to a female disciple. More at the New York Times.